Vitana Dried Onion | 20 g

QUANTITY: 20 g ___ Onion is a biennial to perennial plant that is grown for its underground part, which consists of fleshy leaves layered on top of each other. It has a spherical shape and is protected by a leathery skin that prevents water loss. Short roots grow from the center of the lower part of the onion. The above-ground parts grow from the underground part of the onion. The leaves are ground, round, waxy in appearance, the stem is hollow and flowers grow at its top. The root of the plant is bundle-shaped and occurs only in the upper part of the soil. The most famous types of onion are yellow, white, red and shallot onions. Onions are grown in many different colors and shapes. They thrive in slightly moist soil without weeds and a sunny location. Onions are grown in almost all latitudes, but most abundantly in Russia, China, India, the United States, Iran and Turkey. Taste and aroma: Onions have a characteristic aroma and a distinct pungent taste. Plant description: Onions are biennial to perennial plants that are grown for their underground part, which consists of fleshy leaves layered on top of each other. They are spherical in shape and protected by a leathery skin that prevents water loss. Short roots grow from the center of the lower part of the onion. The leaves are ground-level, round, waxy in appearance, the stem is hollow and flowers grow at its top. The root of the plant is bundle-shaped and occurs only in the upper part of the soil. The most famous types of onions are yellow, white, red and shallot onions. History and origin: Onions have been known since ancient times. They were used as food, spice and medicine. It is mentioned on Sumerian clay tablets, in the Bible, ancient Egyptian documents and in books from ancient China and India, especially as a remedy used for treatment. For the Egyptians, onions were a symbol of eternal life, were used in mummification and were often depicted in paintings in the tombs of kings and pyramids. In ancient Greece, onions were a staple food of the poor and middle classes. Roman gladiators believed that onions sharpened their eyesight and gave them courage and strength, so they rubbed themselves with onion juice before fights. In the Middle Ages, onions were used to treat the plague, and the custom of hanging onions cut crosswise in homes to protect against disease has been preserved. Regular consumption of onions helps reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of coronary artery disease. Christopher Columbus imported onions as one of the first European crops to the New World. Onions appeared in our country only in the 19th century. They became indispensable in the kitchen mainly because of their great taste. ___ COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Czech Republic ___ INGREDIENTS: Ingredients: dried onion ___ ALLERGENS: May contain: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy ___ STORAGE: Store in a dry place. Storage: Drying and heat treatment cause onions to lose vitamins. Onions should be stored in the dark and cool, dried as well, preferably in an airtight container. ___ MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR: VITANA, a.s., Mělnická 133 277 32 Byšice Czech Republic